Whatever you see, hear or experience in the world is ephemeral. Get in touch with the eternal substratum of everything.
MATA AMRITANANDAMAYIIf we are not able to fix the Lord firmly in our hearts, even a lifetime of temple-going does not do us any good.
More Mata Amritanandamayi Quotes
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Don’t get angry. Try not to speak roughly or use harsh words.
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If we have some pet animals, we should feed them also before taking our food. Perceive God in every living being and feed them with that attitude.
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Children, we should simplify our life’s needs and use the resulting savings for charity.
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Love is the only medicine that can heal the wounds of the world.
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When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one’s thoughts and actions.
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Keep the child within alive. A child never tires of hearing the birds sing, never gets bored looking at flowers.
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The greatest tragedy in life is not death; the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living.
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Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.
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Problems arise when you identify with your thoughts and emotions. Try to be a witness to the thoughts instead of being totally identified with them.
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You cannot predict when grace takes place; you can only wait. Relax.
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Our educational system needs to give equal importance to the intellect and the heart.
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Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.
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Look upon others as being part of yourself.
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Thankfulness is a humble, open and prayerful attitude that helps you receive more of God’s grace.
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When someone is full of Love and Compassion, he cannot draw a line between two countries, two faiths or two religions.
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If we let go of our likes and dislikes, we will become fit vessels to receive the God’s ever flowing grace.
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Before death overpowers us, we have great things to accomplish by performing right actions.
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Spirituality, as expounded by the great saints and sages of the past, is a very broad path. It accommodates all types of belief systems. You need to satisfy everyone.
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Our compassion and acts of selflessness take us to the deeper truths.
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The language of love is the language of humility or humbleness.
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One should see any opportunity to serve as a rare and precious gift, and never waste such an opportunity.
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Education for livelihood alone will never make our life full and complete.
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The indicator of true knowledge is the ability to differentiate what uplifts us from what pulls us down.
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Intellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect.
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Grace is openness. By remaining open, you let go of your ego and narrow-minded views, and allow divine grace to express itself through you.
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Today, society is sacrificing love, values and dharma in its pursuit of materialistic gains.
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